Pap Pap

Pap pap is the staple of the Basotho diet. It is a cornmeal porridge. Much like the yucca porridges so common in other parts of Africa, few meals are enjoyed in Lesotho without pap pap. It is sometimes seasoned with garlic, but often is just cornmeal and water. It is filling but bland to the American palate, so I spiced it up a bit with a generous amount of garlic and some fresh corn. It helped pump up the flavor and the pap pap is a great creamy balance for the spice and acid of the rest of the dish. Cornflour can be used as a substitute for cornmeal.

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Step 1

Remove the corn kernels from the ear.

Step 2

Remove the corn kernels from the ear.

Step 3

Add the corn, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt and cook stirring regularly until garlic browns lightly (about 3 minutes).

Step 4

Add 2½ cups of water and stir to get any stuck on bits off pan.

Step 5

Add the corn meal and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt.

Step 6

Turn to medium low and cook for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Add the rest of the water and stir until smooth.

Step 8

Cook another 10 minutes.

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